Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-48.2-11. Continuing education requirements

(1) Course descriptions, proof of attendance, or other documentation of completion shall be retained by the licensee for a minimum of four (4) years and is subject to random audit by the department.

(2) Activities approved by the board for continuing education credit are those sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), a state department of education, other International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)-authorized providers, and/or continuing medical education units (CMEs) from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Approved activities may include conferences, seminars, self-study programs, courses, or workshops sponsored by the organizations noted above, or course work from an accredited institution.

(d)(1) Continuing education hours must be in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's requirements including at least two (2) hours in cultural competency, cultural humility, culturally responsive practice or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and at least one hour in the area of ethics.

(2) If the licensee is acting as a clinical supervisor, a minimum of two (2) hours of professional development in clinical instruction/supervision is required.